used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A weight had been lifted from off his spirits; they, compliant to the law of their being, rebounded--sprang up far above their ordinary level.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A weight had been lifted from off his spirits; they, compliant to the law of their being, rebounded--sprang up far above their ordinary level.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading But, of course, the inherent elasticity of healthy human nature was bound ere long to assert itself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A weight had been lifted from off his spirits; they, compliant to the law of their being, rebounded--sprang up far above their ordinary level.
confined by bonds
From this reading But, of course, the inherent elasticity of healthy human nature was bound ere long to assert itself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, of course, the inherent elasticity of healthy human nature was bound ere long to assert itself.
rid of obstructions
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
compliantadjectiveUS /kəmˈplaɪənt/
inclined to comply
From this reading A weight had been lifted from off his spirits; they, compliant to the law of their being, rebounded--sprang up far above their ordinary level.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But, of course, the inherent elasticity of healthy human nature was bound ere long to assert itself.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading From unwonted depression, his mood leaped to unwonted exaltation.
elasticitynounUS /ˌiːlæˈstɪsəti/
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
From this reading But, of course, the inherent elasticity of healthy human nature was bound ere long to assert itself.
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From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
ensueverbUS /ɪnˈsuː/
issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading There was bound to ensue not relief only, but reaction.
an old word for “before”
From this reading But, of course, the inherent elasticity of healthy human nature was bound ere long to assert itself.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
exaltationnoun
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading From unwonted depression, his mood leaped to unwonted exaltation.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A weight had been lifted from off his spirits; they, compliant to the law of their being, rebounded--sprang up far above their ordinary level.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A weight had been lifted from off his spirits; they, compliant to the law of their being, rebounded--sprang up far above their ordinary level.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A weight had been lifted from off his spirits; they, compliant to the law of their being, rebounded--sprang up far above their ordinary level.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading But, of course, the inherent elasticity of healthy human nature was bound ere long to assert itself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But, of course, the inherent elasticity of healthy human nature was bound ere long to assert itself.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading But, of course, the inherent elasticity of healthy human nature was bound ere long to assert itself.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But, of course, the inherent elasticity of healthy human nature was bound ere long to assert itself.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading A weight had been lifted from off his spirits; they, compliant to the law of their being, rebounded--sprang up far above their ordinary level.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading From unwonted depression, his mood leaped to unwonted exaltation.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading A weight had been lifted from off his spirits; they, compliant to the law of their being, rebounded--sprang up far above their ordinary level.
held up in the air
From this reading A weight had been lifted from off his spirits; they, compliant to the law of their being, rebounded--sprang up far above their ordinary level.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But, of course, the inherent elasticity of healthy human nature was bound ere long to assert itself.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading From unwonted depression, his mood leaped to unwonted exaltation.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But, of course, the inherent elasticity of healthy human nature was bound ere long to assert itself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was bound to ensue not relief only, but reaction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A weight had been lifted from off his spirits; they, compliant to the law of their being, rebounded--sprang up far above their ordinary level.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
and nothing more
From this reading There was bound to ensue not relief only, but reaction.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading A weight had been lifted from off his spirits; they, compliant to the law of their being, rebounded--sprang up far above their ordinary level.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading There was bound to ensue not relief only, but reaction.
reboundedverbUS /riˈbaʊndɪd/
past form of “rebound” — spring back; spring away from an impact
From this reading A weight had been lifted from off his spirits; they, compliant to the law of their being, rebounded--sprang up far above their ordinary level.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
and nothing more
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading A weight had been lifted from off his spirits; they, compliant to the law of their being, rebounded--sprang up far above their ordinary level.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading A weight had been lifted from off his spirits; they, compliant to the law of their being, rebounded--sprang up far above their ordinary level.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A weight had been lifted from off his spirits; they, compliant to the law of their being, rebounded--sprang up far above their ordinary level.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was bound to ensue not relief only, but reaction.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A weight had been lifted from off his spirits; they, compliant to the law of their being, rebounded--sprang up far above their ordinary level.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading From unwonted depression, his mood leaped to unwonted exaltation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A weight had been lifted from off his spirits; they, compliant to the law of their being, rebounded--sprang up far above their ordinary level.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading A weight had been lifted from off his spirits; they, compliant to the law of their being, rebounded--sprang up far above their ordinary level.
XIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading XII AT first, as might have been expected, Elias's sensation was simply one of immense relief--relief to have got clear of the house, to have escaped the forced companionship of his uncle.
